10 INSANELY CHEAP Alaska Cruises In A Balcony! (2026)
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One of the biggest mistakes people make when cruising to Alaska is trying to do it cheap in the wrong way.
Your balcony becomes your private viewing platform. You'll spend so much time on it.
Alaska is one place where I personally refuse to cut the wrong corner.
If you're going to wake up next to glaciers, you might as well see them from your own balcony.
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Alaska has one of the shortest cruise seasons in the world, and you want to see it on your BALCONY Cabin in 2026. In this video, I’m sharing the BEST Alaska BALCONY cruise deals for 2026, broken down month by month, so you can see exactly when to cruise Alaska for the best views, best value, and best overall experience. Yes — you can cruise Alaska cheaply in an interior cabin. But Alaska is not the Caribbean. This is glaciers, fjords, wildlife, and scenery that changes by the hour — which is why I personally believe Alaska is a BALCONY cruise. In this video, I reveal: ✔ My exact Alaska cruise picks for every month of the 2026 season ✔ Balcony cabin prices and per-night costs ✔ Why shoulder season Alaska can be the BEST deal ✔ Which cruise lines deliver the best Alaska itineraries ✔ Bonus long Alaska cruises most people never notice Every cruise in this list is one I would actually book myself — and interestingly, they all happen to be Carnival Corporation ships (completely unplanned, but not surprising once you see the value). My name is Tori from Kirk & Tori Story. My husband Kirk and I sold our house in Canada and have been living on cruise ships full-time since 2022 — so value matters. But in Alaska, the right cabin matters even more. If you’re planning an Alaska cruise in 2026 and want the BEST BALCONY DEAL, this video will save you time, money, and regret. 👇 Let me know in the comments which month YOU would choose for Alaska! CHAPTERS: Skip ahead to your favorite Alaska Cruise Deal for 2026 Do YOU Want to book any of these? Go to vcarter.travelonly.com 00:00 – Why An Alaskan Cruise Is Better In A Balcony 00:20 – How to Get the BEST Alaska Balcony Deal 01:14 – April 2026 Alaska Cruises (Cheapest Balcony Picks) • Carnival Miracle – 10 Nights 02:30 - • Holland America Eurodam – 7 Nights 03:25 – May 2026 Alaska Cruises (Best Value Month Begins) • Royal Princess – 7 Nights 04:17 – June 2026 Alaska Cruises (Peak Scenery Season) • Cunard Queen Elizabeth – 9 Nights 05:37 – July 2026 Alaska Cruises (Prime Season Picks) • Emerald Princess – 7 Nights • BONUS: Cunard Queen Elizabeth – 11 Nights 07:04 – August 2026 Alaska Cruises (Late Season Sweet Spot) • Ruby Princess – 10 Nights 07:38 – September 2026 Alaska Cruises (My FAVORITE Month) • Discovery Princess – 7 Nights 08:14 - • BONUS: Royal Princess – 14 Nights 09:02 – October 2026 Alaska Cruises (Season Finale Deals) • Holland America Noordam – 7 Nights Discover the BEST Alaska Cruises in a BALCONY Cabin in 2026. Hurry, these cruises won't last forever, and it is the best way to see Alaska. HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR JOURNEY! 🚢Watch Until The End. LIKE. COMMENT. ASK QUESTIONS. 🚢Share Our Content With Your Friends And Family, or ANYONE Who Likes Cruising 🚢Use The YouTube THANKS Button (Thank You!) LINKS: 🔗3 Common Questions That Cruisers Ask Us https://youtu.be/podZ7N-IuOM 🔗Playlist of Things To Do On A Cruise https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi7vAI8bcMKDwk6WooixMC2BmkoUxQN5M 🔗How To Get FREE Stuff On A Cruise https://youtu.be/8rRHHR-gGZU 🔗How To Get FREE Spending Money On A Cruise https://youtu.be/lw0YqAGYTCA?si=i1Y1EVC4L50grRbF 🔗How To Pay Less For A Cruise https://youtu.be/FZMz1pKyzSo?si=P5FVzesbTY1MxR-T 🔗Get Elite Status In 19 Days https://youtu.be/a8R5W-v5Z6s?si=69Ph-NC5_VyQvxJw 🔗Last Minute Cruise Deal Website Search https://youtu.be/gky3UDoq9do ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH PRINCESS? HERE IS A $25 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.princess.com/Victoria21!c92e68b1c1!a ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH HOLLAND AMERICA? HERE IS A $50 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.hollandamerica.com/xfnbt ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH CUNARD? HERE IS $100 https://refer.cunard.com/Kirk ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH V VOYAGES? Use my link and we both get $150 in free drinks! https://share.virginvoyages.com/vcarter!11ab187b26!n KIRK TORI STORY SOCIAL MEDIA 🔗Blog: https://www.KirkToriStory.com 🔗Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/KirkToriStory ABOUT KIRKTORISTORY: Kirk Tori Story is a channel about Kirk and Tori (their story) about how they sold their house in Canada to live a life of living on cruise ships. KirkTori Story offers great advice about cruising, including sharing experiences with Tips and Tricks, Budgeting for a cruise ideas, cabin tours, ship reviews, cruise port information and more. 🚢 Living the Dream 🚢 We sold our home and now live on a cruise ship! Join us on our journey around the world as we explore new destinations, share travel tips, and embrace life at sea. 🔔 Subscribe to KirkToriStory for more! Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@kirktoristory?sub_confirmation=1 This Video was made for you by KirkToriStory